Looking Up
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Last published Sun, Mar 10, 2024
After being abused in a past relationship, Cailin has given up on love. In a simple meeting at the local coffee shop, smiles are exchanged between her and the new barista. There was something so open about his bright, brown eyes that even a traumatized Cailin couldn't resist. Sure that it is a fluke, she is skeptical about every move they make together... her worst fears resurfacing when their pasts come back to haunt them.
Can love heal scars this deep? Or does it even exist at all?
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